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Monday 9th of March 2026; Mr Loni Baki Secretary for DHERST, meets with the Central Committee of the Catholic Bishops Conference of PNGSI. Members of the Central Committee with Mr Loni Baki Secretary for DHERST (Centre) Bp Dariusz Kałuża, M.S.F. (Bishop of Bougainville Diocese ), presenting a gift to the Secretary of DHERST Bp Francis Meli (Bishop of Vanimo Diocese) pictured presenting a bilum to Secretary Loni Baki

Visit of Rev. Fr. George Thadathil, SDB On Friday, 6th March 2026, Rev. Fr. George Thadathil, SDB, General Coordinator of the Salesian Institutions of Higher Education, paid a short but meaningful visit to Don Bosco Technical School. His arrival coincided with a formation session for Salesian Educators facilitated by Mr. Martin Dai, Principal, on the theme “Correcting Students in a Salesian Way.” Rev. Fr. George Thadatil, SDB supervising a group work during one of the session

The National Catholic Education Commission of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands held its first board meeting on 3rd -4th 0f March 2026, bringing together Church leaders and education representatives to reflect on the progress of Catholic education and to plan for the year ahead. The meeting created an important space for dialogue, collaboration, and shared decision-making among those responsible for guiding Catholic education across the c

"Reflecting on Family Life, Faith, and Communities in Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands." The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands (CBCPNGSI), through its National Family Life Commission, recently held its Annual Conference and Workshop (27th February - 5th March, 2026), bringing together participants from dioceses across the country to reflect on issues affecting families and communities. The workshop provided an important opportunity for C

Secretary, Family Life Commission Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands   A Solemn Farewell in Port Moresby On Thursday, 5 March 2026, the funeral Mass for Sr. Lucy D’Souza, MSI, was solemnly celebrated at St Joseph’s Parish, Boroko. The liturgy brought together bishops, clergy, religious sisters, Church staff, and members of the faithful who gathered in prayer and gratitude to honour the life of a devoted missionary and servant of the Church. T

Sr. Lucy D’Souza MSI, 14.12.1963 – 01.03.2026       Early Life and Vocation: Sr. Lucy was born on 14 December 1963 in Nandanwadi, in the Diocese of Bombay, India, to Francis and Santan D’Souza. Baptized on 29 December 1963, she was raised in a loving Christian family with four brothers and one sister. From her early years, she nurtured a deep faith that gradually matured into a generous response to God’s call. After completing her Bachelor of Arts degree, she entered the Miss

Displayed here is the official program of the Funeral and Final Farewell of the Late Sr. Lucy D’Souza, MSI.

The Desk for Migrants and Refugees held its first orientation on the 23rd of February 2026 for its project funded by MISEREOR (the German Catholic Bishops Organisation for Development Cooperation). The orientation program marked a significant milestone for the Desk as it begins the implementation of its first TVET program aimed at empowering marginalized refugee communities in PNG. Migrants Officer (front right), Rainbow Community Chairman (front left) and the Director for th

The Catholic Bishops Conference of Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands  pays solemn tribute to the life and legacy of our beloved Grand Chief and Founding Father of the Nation, Sir Michael Thomas Somare.

The first annual CBCPNGSI Commission Secretaries Meeting was held at CBCPNGSI in Port Moresby on  Tuesday, the 24 th  of February 2026. Fr Lawrence Arockiaraj, General Secretary CBCPNGSI (seated, third from the right), and Commission Secretaries present at the CBCPNGSI for the First Commission Secretaries Meeting The Commissions and desks of CBCPNGSI in attendance; 1.     Caritas Papua New Guinea  2.     Catholic Church Health Services  3.     National Catholic Education Com

On Wednesday, 18th February 2026, Caritas Papua New Guinea officially launched its 2026 Lenten Appeal at Marianville Secondary School, following the Ash Wednesday paraliturgy celebrated with students and teachers. As the Church entered the sacred season of Lent, the school community gathered in prayer and reflection, marking the beginning of a time dedicated to repentance, renewal, and deeper communion with Christ. The launch of the Lenten Appeal within this liturgical contex